Federal scientists and their partners are broadcasting a live video stream from thousands of feet below the ocean surface in the Marianas where they are viewing critters never before seen in their natural environment.

Researchers from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, University of Hawaii and other groups are on the last leg of their three-cruise Deepwater Exploration of the Marianas expedition aboard NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer.

You can hear the scientists narrate what the remote operated vehicle is broadcasting back in high definition. It’s kind of like the ocean equivalent of going out to look for shooting stars during a meteor shower, complete with all the oohs and ahhs when a fascinating animal comes into view.

Below is the camera angle from the ROV’s point of view. There are two other camera angles on NOAA’s website here, where you can also learn about the crew that’s on board, the overall mission and what’s been discovered so far.